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Ticketing systems on a distributed ledger

US11651651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2022
Grant dateMay 16, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/27
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A blockchain system for providing ticketing within a blockchain network of participating electronic devices includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM) configured to participate in the blockchain network. The EGM a memory storing a local blockchain and a system blockchain. The EGM also includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to identify a first ticket creation blockchain transaction in the local blockchain from a ticket creation device of the first plurality of electronic gaming devices, the first ticket creation blockchain transaction including at least a ticket value and a ticket identifier (ID), create a system ticket creation blockchain transaction including at least the ticket value and the ticket ID, and broadcast the system ticket creation blockchain transaction to the system blockchain.

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